At a recent staff meeting, the fine folks I get to work with were reflecting on meaningful experiences they have had while in the employ of the FMCIC. One of the things that kept popping up on people’s lists was General Conference. It’s a lot of work for the staff, […]
GC 2020: FMC Family Reunion Read More
On February 20, we had the first meeting of the newly-minted LGBTQ study team, 9 of us from all over Canada meeting together by Zoom to talk, to plan, and especially to pray over our mandate as a committee. It was a very moving time for me, to hear everyone
Meeting in Progress… Read More
The Canadian Study Commission on Doctrine wholeheartedly affirms the denomination’s position on women in ministry. The Commission further recommends that leaders across the denomination explore the barriers that continue to hinder women and find ways of removing those barriers to release women for more effective leadership and ministry through the
Women in Leadership Study Commission Read More
Within the process of growth, the use of reflection and refinement are key – both in the expression of vision and belief, and in the use of structure and its systems. Organizationally the Board of Administration has the opportunity to engage a new structure that we believe could enhance the
Size of the Board of Administration Read More
In the mid 1990s our denomination began to put structures behind a church planting impulse that had been growing among us for years. We called this structure the Church Growth Department. In order to get that department going we started gathering money through a Giving Stream and began working inter-denominationally
The New Kind of Church Planter Read More
Two “study teams” have been launched and will be bringing reports to our General Conference 2020. Included in the “FMCiC 3 Year Ministry Plan” is a description of these two initiatives: “Inspiring Women into Leadership in the FMCIC”: The BOA has formed a high caliber study commission that would create
My family and I were introduced to Grapeview Free Methodist by our Ghanaian friends when we first landed in Canada in 2015. I came to Canada as an international student. The church was so welcoming and became our home and family. It made it easier for us to settle as
Open Doors Open Hearts: The Value of Ministry to New Immigrants Read More
“Joanna the wife of Chuza, Herod’s steward, and Susanna, and many others . . . were contributing to their support out of their private means.” Luke 8:3 Luke 8:1-3 addresses how the ministry of Jesus was funded. Jesus and the twelve disciples were in a season of great activity, moving
Since we are a part of the family of Christ, that makes the whole world part of our community, and we have a responsibility as the Church to try and meet the needs of our community. Needs not only for the Gospel of Christ to be preached but the physical,
The Extended World Community Is Part Of Our Community Read More
If you think about it, when was the last time you considered who you might bless within your community of believers? I suspect for many, it is not a common occurrence. When we explore the Word, we discover that all our money and possessions belong to the Lord (Ps. 24:1).
Having an Eye Towards Our Community Read More
